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Clemson Tigers stumble after a grueling West Coast trip, raising questions about ACC travel effects and guard play durability. Can Brad Brownell’s squad bounce back against Duke and reclaim their defensive identity?Morgan Thomas spotlights Clemson basketball’s statistical setbacks, inconsistent free throw shooting, and the lingering challenges of jet lag, while dissecting the Tigers’ bid for ACC supremacy. Key football insights focus on wide receivers Bryant Wesco and TJ Moore’s offseason impact, Chad Morris’s offensive philosophy, and rising recruiting battles against powerhouses like Georgia, LSU, and Oregon. Clemson’s developmental approach, portal struggles, and staff experience spark debate about long-term competitiveness. Will Dabo Swinney’s strategy hold up as the Tigers try to reload for 2026— or is it time for a new recruiting playbook?00:00 "Clemson Basketball and Travel Challenges"04:40 "Clemson Struggles After California Trip"06:11 Clemson's Home Streak Ends11:11 Women's Basketball Highlights & Heroes13:52 Clemson Offseason Wide Receiver Shock16:55 "Moore's Value to Clemson's Success"20:55 "Defense, Chad Morris, Recruiting Talk"24:22 Clemson's Recruiting Challenges Persist26:54 "Clemson's Struggles: Development & Loyalty"31:11 "Clemson Sports Updates & Insights"Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYHave your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon.MazdaLike our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count.There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you.Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life.Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcastFanDuelToday’s episode is sponsored by FanDuel. The Winter Games are on. And there’s no better way to follow them than with a bet on FanDuel. FanDuel - Play your game.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.